Mersin Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mersin, Mediterranean Region Turkey, Turkey. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Mersin, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 336 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2788 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mersin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Mersin vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mersin enjoys an average of 2788 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Mersin

December, Mersin’s wettest month, receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mersin Precipitation page.